Blue Ridge Community College - Virginia

08/18/2026

There's still time to get registered for fall classes at BRCC! Stop by the Houff Student Center or join us through the Zoom Reception Room - ( https://vccs.zoom.us/j/93926917200?pwd=aHFCMDBzdW9iWS91dTNwZlI0NW9DQT09 ) to get started!

We'll even be open this Saturday (Aug. 22) from 10am-3pm to help you apply or sign up for classes!

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As the first day of classes approaches, the Blue Ridge Community College campus was bustling Friday with nearly 300 students making their way to Weyers Cave for Welcome Day at

08/17/2026

This week at BRCC:

Student Services Extended Hours
Aug. 17-20, 8:15am-6pm
Aug. 22, 10am-3pm
Student Services will be open for extended hours to help student apply, get registered for classes, etc. Stop by the Houff Student Center for in-person help or join the Zoom Reception Room at https://vccs.zoom.us/j/93926917200?pwd=aHFCMDBzdW9iWS91dTNwZlI0NW9DQT09

Week of Welcome: Food and Fun at the Rec Center
11am-1pm each day or until food is gone! Outdoor Games!
Aug. 19 - Mr. J's Bagel Sandwiches
Aug. 20 - Magdalena's Empanadas & Fracturas
Contact: Wendy Baber, [email protected]

Connect to Succeed:QEP Open House
Aug. 19, 11am-1p; J102
Taking BIO 101, BIO 141, CHM 111, MTH 154, or MTH 161? Come learn about the Connect to Succeed QEP and how services like the Engagement Coach (EC) and Supplemental Instruction (SI) can help you succeed in these courses! Grab a quick snack while your there too!
Contact: Ezekiel Schmidt, [email protected]

08/17/2026

⏱️We're open later this week and even have Saturday hours to help you apply and/or get registered for classes!

Stop by the Houff Student Center or connect with us though the Virtual Reception Room (Zoom) at https://vccs.zoom.us/j/93926917200?pwd=aHFCMDBzdW9iWS91dTNwZlI0NW9DQT09

Extended Hours:
Monday, August 17 – Thursday, August 20; 8:15 am to 6 pm
Saturday, August 22; 10 am – 3 pm
Monday, August 24 – Tuesday, August 25; 8:15 am – 6 pm

08/13/2026

We can't wait to see you for Welcome Day, tomorrow!

Welcome Day is more than an orientation—it’s your opportunity to get to know the people, places, and resources that will help you thrive at BRCC.

Our theme this year is HOME because we want every student to find their HOME at BRCC—a place where you belong, your goals matter, and your future begins.

Friday, August 14, 10am – 3pm
Start at Plecker Center
We recommend parking in the parking deck. Parking is free!

There will be food, fun, and lots of folks around to help you start your BRCC journey. Whether you’re getting your questions answered, meeting new people, or exploring campus, Welcome Day is the perfect opportunity to feel at home before classes begin.

For all of the details, visit

Welcome Day is more than an orientation—it’s your opportunity to get to know the people, places, and resources that will help you thrive at BRCC. Our theme this year is HOME because we want every student to find their HOME at BRCC—a place where you belong, your goals matter, and your future be...

08/12/2026

Our Aviation Maintenance Technology program is growing!

Blue Ridge Community College is doubling its aviation program capacity. Here's a look into the program and the students currently enrolled.

08/12/2026

Come see us this week at the Rockingham County Fair! We have lots of great info about our programs and you can try out our CDL, welding, and heavy equipment simulators!

08/06/2026

Still need to get registered for fall classes? Come to campus next Tuesday for Registration Day!

August 11, 3:30-5:30pm

Visit us in the Houff Student Center to:
Apply and register for classes
Get your textbooks
Take a campus tour at 5:30pm
Talk to an advisor and print your class schedule
Get answers to your Financial Aid questions, and more!

No need to RSVP, we’ll see you on campus! If you have questions please email [email protected].

07/31/2026

🤖 AI is changing the workplace—but technology careers aren't disappearing, they’re evolving.

The world still needs IT professionals who can build systems, protect data, solve problems, and help organizations use technology effectively.

At BRCC, our Information Systems Technology (IST) program gives students the skills employers need today and the foundation to adapt to tomorrow’s technologies.

Through cybersecurity, networking, databases, systems, IST courses and AI content, students learn how technology works—and how to use it responsibly.

💡The future isn’t humans versus AI but rather skilled professionals who know how to use technology to make a difference. Reach out to us today to learn more about any of our classes! Email [email protected] or call 540-453-0264. 🚀

07/27/2026

Looking for training and certification in the growing field of healthcare? Need to be job-ready in weeks instead of years? BRCC offers lots of healthcare credentials like Certified Medical Assistant, EKG Technician, Medication Aide, and more!

Check out classes starting soon at https://brcc.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassListing.ClassListingDisplay&int_category_id=8&int_sub_category_id=58&int_catalog_id=

If you have questions, or need help getting registered, email [email protected] or call (540) 453-0264.

07/24/2026

2 more days to see us at the Augusta County Fair! Stop by our trailers to check out the welding, heavy equipment, and CDL simulators!